Supervisor (Operational Specialists - Site Supervision And Management)

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Site Supervisor to join our Highway Maintenance Capital Works Team in Lincolnshire.

Role Purpose:

• To control the on site operations mainly in respect to Labour, Plant, Materials and Subcontract. To ensure the resources are applied as planned and works are carried out safely, to the highest quality standards and within the planned timescales.

• Includes, but not limited to structures maintenance & planned structures works.

As a Site Supervisor, you will have the following accountabilities:

• Manage commercial and business risks to achieve targets on projects;
• Leadership of Zero Harm and drive for continuous improvement across SHEQ within projects;
• Show clear and visible leadership and display the right leadership behaviours;
• Develop and support the operational teams to be successful by talking positively, listening actively and encouraging constantly;
• Management of supply chain partners and direct resource operatives on site to deliver works to programme;
• Weekly/Monthly planning, programming and integration of works, minimising road space occupancy and achieving full compliance with Streetworks permitting regime;
• Provide close liaison with commercial team to ensure accurate estimates are produced;
• Ensure works, are carried out to client specification and delivered to agreed costs (when required) and provide accurate records for commercial team;
• Engage the Client and Supply chain in early contractor involvement pre-start of any scheme work to ensure effective, efficient and safe planning/delivery of all works;
• Ensure contract targets/KPI’s are met and maintained;
• Arrange that all operatives in the gangs are given site inductions prior to any site activities starting and daily briefings prior to commencing any activity;
• Ensure all site personnel have the correct authorizations to operate plant or receive permits;
• Ensure and monitor that all site personnel have the correct PPE and welfare facilities on site;
• Ensure that accidents and incidents are promptly reported, giving accurate details established at the time of the incident;
• Ensure Permit to Work near Existing Services documentation is clearly and correctly carried out for all ground breaking activities related to construction works;

You will have the following:

• Full driving licence;
• SMSTS or SSSTS
• NRSWA trained
• Experience of Highway Maintenance Work
• Detailed operational knowledge
• Understanding of emergency and winter service operations
• Understanding of basic works programming
• Commercial Awareness
• Ability to lead, develop and motivate a team for success

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com